Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090: A Deep Dive into Leaked Specs and Expected Performance
Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50 series, codenamed Blackwell, is generating significant buzz. Ahead of its official unveiling at CES 2025 on January 6th, leaked specifications for the flagship RTX 5090 have surfaced, painting a picture of impressive power and a hefty price tag.
Key features reportedly include a massive 32GB of GDDR7 video memory—double that of the anticipated RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti. This substantial memory capacity comes at a cost, however, with a power draw of 575W, significantly higher than the RTX 4090's 450W. Inno3D, an Nvidia AIB partner, has already showcased its three-fan iChill X3 RTX 5090, further confirming these specifications. The card's size suggests a robust cooling solution is necessary to manage the increased power consumption.
The RTX 50 series will leverage Nvidia's proprietary Tensor Cores for AI acceleration, alongside DLSS upscaling, ray tracing capabilities, and PCIe 5.0 support on compatible motherboards. This generation aims to surpass the RTX 40 series, some models of which (like the RTX 4090D and RTX 4070) have been discontinued. The RTX 50 series will directly compete with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.
While the performance potential is undeniable, the RTX 5090 is expected to command a premium price. Early estimates suggest an MSRP exceeding $1999, although Nvidia has yet to confirm pricing. The card will utilize a 16-pin power connector, with adapters provided by Nvidia and its partners.
The full RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti, will be revealed alongside the RTX 5090 at Nvidia's CES keynote. The upcoming generation promises significant advancements, but its high cost remains a major factor influencing consumer adoption.
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